St. Mary's Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida is recruiting a per diem Registered Nurse for its Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This 420-bed Level I Trauma Center anchors the Palm Beach Health Network and has served Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years — offering PACU nurses a high-acuity, high-volume environment backed by one of the most comprehensively designated hospitals in South Florida. The rotating per diem schedule provides flexibility while keeping you embedded in a facility with genuine subspecialty depth and a strong team culture.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem employment with rotating shift scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- PACU role within a 420-bed acute care hospital operating as a Level I Trauma Center and state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center
- Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center — PACU nurses recover a broad neurological and stroke patient population
- Level III NICU on campus, contributing to a complex, multi-acuity post-surgical census
- Palm Beach Children's Hospital at St. Mary's is co-located on campus — the only dedicated children's hospital between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando — with 196 pediatricians across 36 subspecialties and 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care
- Regional referral catchment spanning Palm Beach County and the broader Treasure Coast
- Rotating shift structure supports coverage across the full weekly and weekend surgical schedule
- RN practice grounded in the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation with critical thinking as the clinical standard
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program; active Florida RN license required
- PACU experience preferred
- BLS/CPR certification through the American Heart Association (required at hire)
- ACLS certification through the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire
- PALS certification through the American Heart Association required within 90 days of hire
- NIH Stroke Certification required within 60 days of hire
About the Community
West Palm Beach sits on Florida's Atlantic coast, offering year-round sunshine, waterfront living, and a vibrant arts and dining scene anchored by Clematis Street and the Northwood Village district. Palm Beach County is home to top-rated public and private schools, world-class golf, boating, and beaches, and sits roughly 70 miles north of Miami — close enough for a weekend in a major metro, far enough to enjoy a lower cost of living and a more relaxed pace. The Treasure Coast to the north adds natural preserves, fishing, and a strong sense of community that draws healthcare professionals looking for quality of life alongside career opportunity.